Removing Exhaust Manifold, Cylinders 5 - 8

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Heat shield (shown here with primary catalytic converter installed)

Remove fastening screws -2-  .

Remove heat shield -1-  .

Information 

• Set the steering wheel with the wheels 
• straight-ahead position. To do this, engage the steering column lock or clamp the steering wheel in centre position with a steering-wheel holder. If this is not done, the airbag contact unit will have to be moved to centre position after installation of the steering gear. 

  > WM 945019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING-COLUMN SWITCH (EXCEPT PANAMERA S EXECUTIVE, PANAMERA TURBO EXECUTIVE, PANAMERA GTS)

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Removing universal joint

On vehicles with Servotronic: Pull off connector -3-  .

Detach holder at cable for Servotronic connector and set cable to one side.

Unscrew clamping screw -2-  .

Slide universal joint -1-  and lower part of steering column upwards.

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Exhaust manifold heat shield (cylinders 1 - 4 shown here)

Remove fastening screws -A and B-  .

Remove outer heat shield -C-  .

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Fastening Nuts Loosening Sequence

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Exhaust manifold fastening nuts

Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Seal And Mount On Naturally Aspirated Engine, Cylinders 5 To 8 Components Location

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Exhaust manifold seal and mount on naturally aspirated engine, cylinders 5 to 8